Education
JAMB Extends UTME, DE Registration, Gets Candidates’ Applause
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the ongoing 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise by two weeks.
Consequently, the registration would end on May 29 with the examination commencing on June 19 and to end on July 3rd.
Announcing the extension, the Registrar, JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede said the decision followed a widespread reports on the delay in the registration process among candidates of the 2021 UTME.
In their separate reactions, candidates of the examination who spoke to The Tide in PortHarcourt, yesterday, expressed delight over the extension. The candidates stated that there had been a lot of hiccups in the process of registration which they said had delayed their registration and lauded the JAMB for it’s understanding.
A UTME candidate, Ebuka Williams said so far, can see such understanding by JAMB. Of a truth, there are so many challenges in this year’s registration especially with the introduction of the National Identification Number (NIN) as part of the registration process and trust our technology system here. Now, it is network problem and another time they cannot upload and all that”.
Mowan Eneirene said the extension would not only provide them with the opportunity to meet up with the registration but also enable them to prepare academically to tackle the challenging JAMB questions.
On her part, Ledibabari Lekia, a Direct Entry candidate who said she had finished her own registration and waiting for the examination stated, however, that the extension was needful considering the evolving challenges in the registration process particularly for new candidates.
“I think the challenges are increasing by the year and by the day. Just when you think you are getting through with the process, you just discover that there is yet another hurdle to jump. Even though some of us are through with ours and waiting eagerly for the examination proper, I still want to commend the JAMB for it’s understanding and quick intervention by the extension which will give every candidate ample time to go through the process and finally sit for the exam. That way, it will not be a time wasted because at a point, some of us were scared that we will not meet up”, Lekia said.
By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, emphasised the need for students to go beyond academic achievements during the university’s 43rd Convocation ceremony.
The theme, “The University Culture In Practice, The IAUE Experience,” highlights the importance of embracing cherished traditions and intellectual values that define great universities.
Prof. Onuchuku encouraged the new graduates to work hard and persevere, noting that their convocation marks a new beginning in their careers and personal lives. He emphasised that they must prove themselves worthy of the certificates and prizes they have received.
According to him, out of 2,887 first-degree graduands, four made First Class, 403 secured Second Class Upper, 2,030 got Second Class Lower, and 450 graduated with Third Class. Additionally, 1,492 postgraduate students graduated, including 306 PhD holders.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), praised the university’s commitment to academic excellence and institutional maturity. He commended the Acting Vice Chancellor for achieving full accreditation for 47 academic programmes and implementing the NUC’s Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards.
The administrator urged the new graduates to uphold the positive values instilled in them by the university and strive for continuous knowledge and improvement.
By: King Onunwor
The Niger Delta Students Union Government, Rivers State Chapter (NIDSUG), has suspended its planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) state office in Port Harcourt. The suspension followed an intervention by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju.
The students had planned to protest on Thursday, citing alleged neglect by the NDDC, particularly in welfare and capacity-building programmes for students from the state. However, after the police intervention, the students agreed to participate in a roundtable discussion with the commission to address their concerns.
NIDSUG leader, Comrade Loveday Njoku, expressed dissatisfaction with the commission’s alleged exclusion of students from benefiting from its programmes. He presented a seven-point demand, including the reintroduction of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Njoku emphasised that education is crucial for community development and urged the commission to invest in the future leaders of the state.
The students warned that if their demands are not met, they will resume the protest and occupy the state commission office until their demands are addressed. Despite previous attempts to reach out to the commission’s management team, the students claimed their efforts were unsuccessful.
By: Akujobi Amadi
As part of efforts to improve the welfare and overall quality of education for students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Sole Administrator, Sir (Dr.) Clifford Ndu Walter DSSRS, FCAI, JP, paid an unscheduled visit to Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi.
During the visit, Sir Walter expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the school and its surrounding environment. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the education sector, stressing its critical role in nation-building.
“I have visited the primary school in Ogbogoro, and now I’m here at the Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi. I am not satisfied with what I’ve seen,” he stated, indicating that more surprise visits to schools would follow.
To address the issues, the Sole Administrator directed the Council Engineer to commence process for rehabilitation of the school.
The visit was part of a broader initiative aimed at conducting on-the-spot assessments of educational facilities to determine the level of intervention required by the local government council.
Dr. Walter also assured the teachers of his unwavering commitment to revamp the school and improve the learning environment for both staff and students.